Extra Douglas County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be patrolling through Saturday, Nov. 30, looking out for impaired and distracted drivers.
Deputies will focus on seat belt usage and proper restraints for occupants, as well, according to a news release from DGSO.
“Through overtime the patrols are supported by Kansas Department of Transportation grant funds as part of the ‘Thanksgiving Safe Arrival’ campaign,” according to the release. “It’s a public education and enforcement partnership with local and state police agencies aimed at increasing travelers’ compliance with Kansas occupant-restraint and impaired-driving laws.”
The enhanced patrol began Thursday, Nov. 21 and will run through Saturday.
The sheriff’s office has also seen a busy deer season this year. Last week, five crashes involving deer were reported on one night, according to DGSO.
“Drivers are encouraged to be alert for deer especially from dusk to midnight and before and after dawn and avoid swerving because crashing into another vehicle or rolling your vehicle can be more dangerous than hitting a deer,” according to the release.
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